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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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